BCU Level 3 Coach Assessment (Sea)

Purpose of the Level 3 Assessment.

The purpose of the training course is to ensure that all candidates for the level 3 Coach award have a sound background knowledge of both the environment in which they are to operate and the sport of canoeing in general.

Level 3 Coaches may examine for the 1,2 and 3* star tests in the discipline for which they hold the coaching award.

Outline Programme

Am/Pm Evening

Friday Course & Level 3 coach outline, CANI
Paper work, Equipment issue

Saturday Assessment of Personal Skills, Coaching Review of day, Presentations
tools and strategies for coaching up to 4*
in the environment

Sunday Assessment of ‘The introductory session’
Journeying –leadership/group management.
Individual debriefs

It is important to note that the above outline programme is a guide. Times may vary due to weather conditions etc.

Our Staff

The Coach(‘s) who will work with you are all highly experienced and qualified. Tollymore prides itself in the knowledge and experience that its full time and part time staff bring to its courses. Our staff are all keen canoeists who know all the local ‘hot spots’ enabling them to choose the most suitable site to run your course. You may well have met them on the water in the past, if not you’re sure to bump into them in the future on days when they are not working!

All are obliged to attend annual staff updates and training courses

What do I need to bring?

The following list is of equipment we recommend you bring. All essential equipment is available from our extensive stores. Borrowed equipment will be treated as your own for the purpose of the assessment therefore If you do have your own equipment bring it along our staff will be required to vet for suitability of equipment such as buoyancy aids, boats and helmets.

• Suitable Boat
• Tow line
• Paddle
• Dry bags
• Buoyancy aid
• Spare clothes
• Wet suit, cagoule or dry suit
• Suitable drink – Hot/cold
• Suitable foot wear
• Boat Repair
• Spray deck if appropriate
• First Aid
• Woolly/peaked hat
• Group shelter/bivi bag
• Compass
• Throw bag
• Maps & Trip planning aids

Catering
This is a fully catered course.

What next?
On successfully completing this course you will be recognised as having the skills required to safely manage, lead and coach up to 4 star in a moderate conditions.